CLC Assistant Production Manager

137df3c5-2ed3-40ad-b8e9-2035bb6502a1•Apex, NC

About The Position

The Assistant Production Manager supports the Production and Print Design Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the Curated Linen Collection fabrication team. The role helps ensure safe and efficient production, consistent quality, timely order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, and disciplined expense management. It provides hands-on team leadership, collaborates across Sales and Operations, and identifies opportunities to improve processes, service, and productivity. The position coordinates production schedules, staffing, workflow, and quality efforts; supports product launches, custom requests, repairs, and order reviews; and promotes safe work practices. It also contributes to process improvement, supplier and inventory coordination, invoice and budget administration, and employee coaching and development. The role supervises assigned fabrication staff within delegated authority and in coordination with the Production and Print Design Manager and Floor Manager. Responsibilities may evolve with business needs.

Requirements

2–4 years of progressively responsible experience in production, manufacturing, fabrication, textile operations, or a related operational environment.
At least 1–2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience, including training, workflow coordination, and employee coaching.
Experience with production scheduling, quality control, inventory, and operational process improvement.
Working knowledge of expense tracking, vendor coordination, and cost controls.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Hands-on, organized leadership and ability to prioritize competing deadlines and follow through.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality, accuracy, and safety.
Clear communication and ability to collaborate across production, inventory, Sales, and Operations.
Sound judgment, ownership, problem-solving ability, and financial discipline.
Ability to coach employees, build trust, and reinforce the Curated culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience in textile fabrication, sewing operations, custom manufacturing, or event rental production.
Familiarity with inventory or production management systems.
Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience is considered.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily production priorities, schedules, staffing, and workflow with the Production and Print Design Manager and Floor Manager.
Monitor productivity, workmanship, deadlines, and quality standards; help resolve production issues and implement corrective improvements.
Support product launches, custom cut requests, damage repairs, and timely delivery of fabrication work in partnership with Sales and Operations.
Participate in regular Sales–Operations and order review meetings to anticipate production requirements.
Promote safe work practices, proper equipment use, housekeeping, and compliance with safety procedures.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, improve turnaround times, and control costs without compromising quality.
Help implement and communicate operating procedures, systems, and process changes; train staff on updated expectations.
Provide responsive, professional service to internal partners and external vendors.
Maintain relationships with key suppliers and monitor pricing, service levels, and applicable rebates.
Partner with the Inventory Manager and Floor Manager to review inventory levels, accuracy, utilization, and record maintenance; help address discrepancies and improve material planning and availability.
Review operational invoices for accuracy and route them for approval and timely Accounts Payable processing under company authorization requirements.
Support development and monitoring of annual operating budgets, including labor, supplies, and other production expenses.
Assist with capital expenditure planning and monthly budget tracking.
Maintain the general ledger expense tracker, including invoice entry, balancing, and month-end reconciliation support against the P&L.
Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, training, and accountability for fabrication employees in coordination with the Floor Manager.
Support interviewing, selection, onboarding, scheduling, and work assignments.
Participate in performance reviews, employee development, documentation, and corrective action processes with the manager and Human Resources.
Model Curated values, teamwork, respect, service, safety, and continuous improvement.
Provide direct day-to-day supervision and direction to assigned CLC/Fabrication staff within delegated authority and in coordination with the Production and Print Design Manager and Floor Manager.